As evidence grows, NPs must align use with individual risk profiles, comorbidities, and treatment goals
Oh, theyre not doing this. But if you take the time to listen to what theyre telling you, theyre telling you what their life has been. Stanford says that the medical community has not treated obesity as a disease until now
Journal reference: Johnson B, Milstead M, Thomas O, et al
As their use expands, NPs occupy a central role in guiding appropriate prescribing, educating patients, and monitoring outcomes
The review also notes a temporary worsening of diabetes-related retinopathy during rapid glycemic improvement, an increased aspiration risk from delayed gastric emptying, and the need to protect against nutritional deficiencies and loss of muscle or bone mass during rapid weight loss
Slowed gastric emptying, especially with tirzepatide, may also affect oral contraceptive absorption